English Explanatory Dictionary

ruling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.
noun
  1. An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of rule

Pronunciation

/ˈɹuːlɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-ruling.wav

Word forms

ruling rulings

Etymology

By surface analysis, rule + -ing.

Synonyms

govern regnant reigning in power commandment edict order rule

Derived words

nonruling ruling class ruling grade ruling gradient rulingly ruling planet self-ruling letter ruling preliminary ruling ruling pen
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